Your job in this war matters!

Your job in this war matters!

Do you ever feel like you are not good enough?   I feel this way sometimes.    My hubby and both my kids have far more strength, energy, and stamina than I have.    They can do amazing things!    They are…
Solar panel collectors

Solar panel collectors

I was gazing out at the Big Leaf Maple this morning  …  in awe of how the morning sun was highlighting the leaves with a striking brilliance!    And a devotional I had read popped into my mind.   From:…
The 4-year-old Playroom

The 4-year-old Playroom

When my daughter was in high school, she and I volunteered together as childcare workers for our church’s MOPS program (Mothers of Preschoolers).   The room we were assigned to was the 4-year-old Playroom.   I love working with 4-year-olds.  …
Creating order from life’s mess

Creating order from life’s mess

My son sent me this photo for the blog  …  of pinecones all lined up in a row on the parking curbs at his apartment complex.   Obviously, the pinecones had been strewn throughout the landscape  …  and most…
Beauty out of chaos

Beauty out of chaos

Today’s blog post and accompanying background photo is from my daughter. Here is what she shared:   This falls (Deception Falls) I visited yesterday.   Deception Falls is usually rather docile, but when the snow melts in the mountains, it becomes…
What will remain?

What will remain?

This past week Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge in Olympic National Park burned to the ground.  This is so sad!  My family and I have many happy memories at the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge!    In fact, we were just…